Current Mission:

Building Bigger Together

At HL Bowman, we’re growing fast, and doing it the right way. Together, we’re expanding into new markets, raising the bar on service, and building a team of driven, accountable professionals who take pride in the work. This chapter is about more than just growth; it’s about creating a culture that lasts and a business we’re all proud to be part of.

We’ve got a long way to go and a short time to get there. We’re going to do what they say can’t be done.

Past position: 2009-2024

As founder and General Manager, Kyle led a team to succeed at the following:

  • Transformed a company from a startup with $50K in capital to a multi-million dollar valuation.

  • Achieved 500%+ Topline Revenue Growth: Drove company revenue over seven years through strategic operational improvements and market expansion initiatives.

  • Successfully Initiated a Company-Wide Rebrand

  • Achieved 1000+ 5-star Reviews with a 4.9 Rating on Google

  • Grew Perpetual Membership Base to Over 1000 Members Paying Monthly Fee

  • Responsible for a Fleet of 20+ Trucks and 25+ Employees

From Technical Expertise to Leadership

My career began in the field, learning the HVAC industry from the ground up through designing, installing, and servicing equipment. As I helped build and grow Service Stars, I quickly realized that technical expertise could only take me so far. To build a successful business, I needed to evolve from someone who could do the work into someone who could lead others to succeed.

That transition challenged me to think differently. I learned to look beyond the day-to-day demands of the business, anticipate challenges, recognize individual strengths, and bring people together around a common goal. More importantly, I learned that leadership isn't about having all the answers. It's about creating an environment where people are empowered to find them.

Service Stars wasn't built by one person. It was the result of a team willing to work hard, overcome challenges, and hold one another to a higher standard. I have always believed in leading by example, sharing in the difficult moments, and never asking someone to do something I wouldn't be willing to do myself. We made mistakes, learned from them, and grew stronger together.

Looking back, I recognize that much of the company's growth was directly tied to my own development as a leader. I didn't always get it right, and I still don't. Learning when to step in, when to step back, and how to bring out the best in others remains a work in progress.

Of everything I've accomplished in my career, I'm most proud of the people I've helped develop and the opportunities I've helped create for them. Building a successful business is rewarding, but watching others grow into leaders and accomplish things they once thought were out of reach is what makes the work meaningful.